Southern Experience

Ferguson: For some reason, my hearing isn’t what it used to be!

A reflection on loud memories, aging ears, and how life’s difficult moments shape us into something stronger and more refined.

John Cofield's Oxford And Ole Miss: William Faulkner And Andrew Price At Rowan Oak

About 40 years ago I told Mom that for Christmas and birthdays I wanted cool framed stuff. And Dad gave her photos and she...

Ole Miss Campus Leaders Call For Greater Student Input On Place Of Traditional Symbols

As debate continues to rage across Southern states concerning whether Confederate symbols should be displayed in public spaces, some student leaders at the University...

Taylor Is Growing, And So Is Taylor United Methodist

Rev. Eddie Willis had been the United Methodist Campus minister at the University of Mississippi for five years when he was asked to be...

Around Oxford In 7 Instagrams

  Can I have a quarter, please? I Yabba Dabba Doo not have pockets. #dino #goldenretriever #ilovegolden_retrievers #dogsofinstagram #goldensofinstagram #oxfordms A post shared by FOX Freeman-Smith...

Oxford Named 13th Best 'City For Seniors To Retire'

For college students, Oxford is a popular choice because of Ole Miss. For retirees, Oxford is a popular choice because of its high quality...

How A Scholarship Became A Lifelong Bond For A UM Student And Alumnus

Seven years ago, Jasmine Turner was a senior in high school trying to decide what her future held. A self-described, small-town girl from Tippo,...

Reflections: I Come From A Long Line Of War Heroes

Enjoy our "Reflections" post -- one of many vignettes and stories featuring memories of days gone by. This installment is from J.W. "Jay" Mitchell of...

Oxford Stories: Oxford’s Nella Clothing Boutique Offers 20 Summer Fashion Tips

Jeff Johnson, 55, left a chaotic technology life in Jackson and moved to quaint Oxford, returning to the apparel business. Johnson wakes up as the...

Steve Davis Set To Speak For Ole Miss Journalism School Graduation

Steve Davis turned a journalism degree from the University of Nebraska into an illustrious career in the marketing industry, and Saturday he will speak...

Kathryn James Joins Mississippi Teacher Corps In Search Of Answers To Education's Issues

Kathryn James graduates from Ole Miss on Saturday with not one, not two, but three majors including public policy, Southern studies and economics. With...